Grant Writer

Grant Writer – Contract

Location:

Saco, ME 04072

Sweetser seeks a contract Grant Writer to work with the Chief Growth Officer to assist with grant researching, writing, and RFPs. This on‑site position in Saco, Maine will secure grant funding from local, regional, and national foundations, corporations, and organizations, including state and federal sources, to help meet strategic goals. The role includes preparing proposals, collaborating with staff program directors, and developing a comprehensive monthly report detailing grant activities.

Writing and editing responsibilities are also required.

• Be committed to the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Work collaboratively as a member of a team with various groups of staff.
• Assure quality in work performed to facilitate the delivery of quality services.
• Create and implement a comprehensive grant program that includes researching and soliciting grants and in‑kind gifts from corporations, foundations, organizations, state and federal funding sources, and individuals.
• Establish goals to meet grant revenue objectives.
• Work with leadership to identify agency grant needs.
• Research corporate and foundation giving interests and proposal guidelines.
• Write timely grant proposals, in‑kind requests, follow‑up reports, and acknowledgements.
• Develop relationships with prospective and current grant funders.
• Update funding and contact information in the Blackbaud system.
• Prepare monthly update reports detailing grants received, proposed, and pending.

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Valid driver’s license

• Three (3) years of grant writing experience.
• Successful track record in developing grant proposals, securing grant awards, and grant administration and reporting.

• Skilled in creating powerful, compelling written and oral communications for fundraising, with the ability to write clear, structured, and persuasive proposals.
• Strong relationship‑building and “people” skills with a high comfort level with phone outreach and follow‑up.
• Able to see opportunities, think creatively, and develop new approaches for donor engagement and development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team, researching, learning, and gaining insight from department leaders to build fundraising narratives.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and actively seek to deepen current donor relationships and forge new ones.
• Strong knowledge of state and national funders, including foundations, corporations, and government sources.
• Excellent organization and time‑management skills, including the ability to project‑manage multiple tasks independently; ability to set and meet metric goals, prioritize, plan, and complete work on deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends and travel on behalf of the department as needed.
• Belief in the importance of mental and behavioral health and support.

Mid‑Senior Level

Contract